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Comment on Evince Ethos: The Rise of Symphonic American Metal by mr. anonymous

mr. anonymous — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:28:27 +0000

Dirk, I can only suppose from your rant that you are either (a) a European who wants to keep all non-Euros out of the Reichstag of symphonic metal, or (b) a self-loathing American who goes to bed every night saying to himself “I wish I lived in Dresden” and admitting very reluctantly, only after a mountain of empirical evidence taller than Denali has been dropped squarely on your foot, that contrary to what your bleeding little heart wants to believe, not everything that comes out of America is shit. Ten-to-one says that if this same band came from Norway, you wouldn’t be half as harsh. Of course, you’ll deny that, but any idiot with half an ion of cognitive processing ability can see straight through you.

If you’re willing to judge a band by a five-song demo and a poorly-attended gig at a local bar with a crap sound system, then you probably deserve to be working for a label that only handles other labels’ second-hand deadfall. Comparing a fledgling local band with naught but a demo to show for their abilities to an established, touring band with ten-plus years’ experience, 6-7 big-budget studio albums, and full label backing is like comparing a Chevy to a Toyota’s engine block. A shadow of what a symphonic metal band should be? Pray tell, oh wise old man, what a symphonic metal band should be! Preach us your dogma!

As for the vocals, well, apparently your 35 years of telling people what they should be listening to and adding to the already pandemic groupthink that is robbing metal of its artistic qualities and saturating the market with dozens of sound-alike shit bands whose members would find themselves better used flipping burgers for a living has rendered you blind to the fact that it’s a matter of TASTE. Some people like contemporary vocals with symphonic metal. You might not, and that’s fine. True, Jessica doesn’t have a full regiment of formal training (although I believe she is in the process). She still writes memorable melodies and lyrics and delivers them with force, dynamics, and charisma. So, I think we can conclusively agree that the fact that you are a fan of symphonic metal is far more of an insult to other fans of the genre than is the fact that Evince Ethos is making it.

Comment on Evince Ethos: The Rise of Symphonic American Metal by TheNewland

TheNewland — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:18:55 +0000

Also Dirk, he states in the heading “The Rise of Symphonic American Metal” and that “she puts up a challenge to any European singer.” Put on your fucking bifocals and read up…

Comment on Review: Ingested – Surpassing the Boundaries of Human Suffering (2009) by Shaun Bryan

Shaun Bryan — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:11:54 +0000

You know what FUCK INGESTED! There just a bunch of sick twisted fuckers that need to be put on suicide watch, mad bastards. After listening to the whole album i now want to find the nearest sharpest object and slash my fucking wrists and my neck. Thankyou ingested for making me a sick twisted suicidal FUCK, in short FUCK INGESTED AND FUCK THIS ALBUM!! (one redeeming point though, the album art did turn me on, man that shit is nice!)

Comment on Review: Cannibal Corpse – Evisceration Plague (2009) by bill

bill — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:40:06 +0000

New Cannibal Corpse is great, I’ll agree with that. But to put their recent releases above the first 4 albums? No way. Eaten Back to Life, while technically inferior, has some of the best Cannibal Corpse SONGS ever. The late 80’s to early/mid 90’s were the golden years of death metal, and to top those releases is virtually impossible. That’s not to say that these bands do not still put out quality releases….but better?? I’d vote no, though uiltimately everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But comming from a long time metal fan who saw the thrash explosion come and lead right into the death metal days, Eaten, Butchered, Tomb, and The Bleeding will not be surpassed.

Comment on Review: Arsis – Starve For the Devil (2010) by Matthew Grant Anson

Matthew Grant Anson — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:20:45 +0000

‘Forced To Rock’?

Come on…

Comment on Review: Ingested – Surpassing the Boundaries of Human Suffering (2009) by cody

cody — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:25:50 +0000

Speed and precision are not the issues Death_Drummer, nor do I really hate on triggering, I just think some of the soul is lost in the music when it’s ALL about the triggers.

Comment on Review: Lair of the Minotaur – Evil Power (2010) by Metal Call-Out

Metal Call-Out — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:01:32 +0000

NIce Review, I like Lair of the Minotaur’s and this album art is so good.

Comment on 2010 Metal Festival Line-Ups by JesterHead

JesterHead — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:12:48 +0000

Cant wait to see in flames :D:D Metaltown + SwedenRockFestival 2010 <333

Comment on Evince Ethos: The Rise of Symphonic American Metal by cody

cody — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:16:15 +0000

Sony Music?! You call that relevancy? When was the last time Sony Music signed a metal band that wasn’t already well established? 14 year old emo scene chicks have more relevancy than you do.

Comment on Evince Ethos: The Rise of Symphonic American Metal by Dirk Van Regner

Dirk Van Regner — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 07:51:31 +0000

Go read over what I wrote son, It’s not arguing, I’m pointing out a fact.
I am a talent scout for Sony Records boy, irrelevant experience? I don’t think so.